Would you want to know if someone notices a flaw?
01-28-2011, 08:08 PM
#31
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I would rather not know. There was a post a few weeks ago where someone put up about 8 blocks they had made and wanted opinions on layout/border/something. And it was clear from their post they were proud of their blocks. Someone wrote "you did the blocks wrong" and pointed out the errors because in 2 blocks they had mixed up the orientation, which they might have meant to do it that way. So if someone does notice an error and it's correctable (e.g. not quilted) then maybe I wouldn't mind them pointing it out. I'd just rather have it be like "your blocks are beautiful. I like how you varied the layout in those 2 stars. Was that on purpose?" so it's a nice way to point things out rather than assuming I did it wrong, ya know?
01-28-2011, 08:28 PM
#34
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I agree with you MadQuilter
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
You will see many posts where a member will ask for opinions on color, layout, etc. I think it is perfectly fine to give an opinion - providing I have one.
Sometimes, members post pictures and they talk about "the flaw" in the top and we generally spend a lot of time finding it. Most times, it is an error that blends so beautifully into the design - without a big pointy stick NOBODY would notice.
Other members post pictures to show off their work. They are pleased with what they have accomplished and (I believe) are looking for general comments from their fellow quilters.
Pointing out an error without invitation to do so would be like bringing out the quilt police. Either the maker DID NOT notice it, and who am I to tattle? OR, he or she did notice it and hopes to heck that the rest of us won't notice. Or it is not important in the greater scheme of things.
IMHO, it is not acceptable to point out an error on a finished quilt.
That said: On occasion, I have seen some works in progress where members expressed frustrations with the executiop. If I know of a way to give advice of how to improve the block - then I will share.
But in the end, we each have to follow our own drummer and do what feels right to us.
Sometimes, members post pictures and they talk about "the flaw" in the top and we generally spend a lot of time finding it. Most times, it is an error that blends so beautifully into the design - without a big pointy stick NOBODY would notice.
Other members post pictures to show off their work. They are pleased with what they have accomplished and (I believe) are looking for general comments from their fellow quilters.
Pointing out an error without invitation to do so would be like bringing out the quilt police. Either the maker DID NOT notice it, and who am I to tattle? OR, he or she did notice it and hopes to heck that the rest of us won't notice. Or it is not important in the greater scheme of things.
IMHO, it is not acceptable to point out an error on a finished quilt.
That said: On occasion, I have seen some works in progress where members expressed frustrations with the executiop. If I know of a way to give advice of how to improve the block - then I will share.
But in the end, we each have to follow our own drummer and do what feels right to us.
01-28-2011, 08:28 PM
#35
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As many have said, our quilts are labors of love and the more detailed the quilt the more intense the labor that went into it and the more the person is loved. If it stands out like a sore thumb and is visible to everyone then I would want someone to pull me aside and point it out but if it is just a little flaw that is barely noticeble then I most likely already know it is there and left it on purpose. Use your judgement at the time whether you tell me or not.
01-28-2011, 09:07 PM
#36
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I would want to know if it was my quilt and I could do something about it. But I know I would never point out a mistake in anyone else's quilt.
I truly don't see things as mistakes though, everyone's work is unique to me, with the exception of my own, lots of flaws hahaha :D:D
I truly don't see things as mistakes though, everyone's work is unique to me, with the exception of my own, lots of flaws hahaha :D:D
01-29-2011, 03:15 AM
#39
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Originally Posted by luvstoquilt301
I would prolly want to know but would not fix it after it was all quilted. Here is one that took forever to make and a friend found a mistake when I put it on my blog.
It is staying there because I did heavy quilting. I still love it.
It is staying there because I did heavy quilting. I still love it.
01-29-2011, 04:04 AM
#40
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in amish quilting they put in a turned block or some (error) in every quilt, because they know only god can do perfect. when i post quillt pictures i know where my mixups are...i have finished binding a quilt, washed and dried it and only then noticed something that suddenly seems HUGE but i've never thought of it ruining anything...i'm not amish, but im far from perfect
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